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How often do you use sunglasses? (self.Blind)
submitted by blondonblond1
k00l_m00se 5 points 6y ago
All the time. I'm super sensitive to light
awesomesaucesaywhat 2 points 6y ago
Same :(
green_apple_snapple 1 points 6y ago
Same. And because where I live, there's a lot of stuff sticking out from walls/ceilings. They double as protection.
Bob_0119 1 points 6y ago
Same here. I have achromatopsia due to my cone dystrophy. There is a great guy in Indianapolis (Dr Windsor) who specializes in achromatopsia and help me get tinted contact lenses and some really great sunglasses that really helped a lot.
The hardest parts are a) getting to Indy and b) the stuff ain't cheap.
The hardest parts are a) getting to Indy and b) the stuff ain't cheap.
coffee4jesus16 1 points 6y ago
Whoa. Can we talk about the tinted contacts. I've been searching the Internet for them. I have a pair of purple lensed glasses but I feel like I look like Elton John in them and get embarrassed. It's silly but I'm a chubby girl with a buzzcut due to a long story so I'm already self conscious enough Hahahaha
Bob_0119 1 points 6y ago
Sure, here's their website http://www.eyeassociates.com.
They can get contacts in nearly any color and they also sell sunglasses they can let you try both with and without the tinted contacts.
I bought two pairs of contacts (one with prescription and one without so I could go "monovision" but still have the tint in each eye) and two pairs of sunglasses.
The tinted lenses do make your eyes look a little weird, especially if they are naturally a light color like mine (sky blue).
On the negative side, they are not cheap. By the time it was all said and done eye exam, two pairs of contacts and two pairs of sunglasses I spent about $3,000. I used the contacts for a while but then stopped for a couple of reasons.
1) I had trouble in low light conditions. I know that seems like a small thing, but when you are naturally more attuned to low light for most of your life, going out at night gets a little scary. It's fine if you can plan on taking them out. Not so much if it was light when you went to work and dark when you leave.
2) They are not terribly comfortable. I wear the AccuView 2 lenses normally and don't ever even feel them. The tinted lenses are okay at first, but as the day wears on they get increasingly less comfortable. By the end of the day they feel "gritty" and I noticed that even though I would take them out before bed, I expirienced some pretty severe eye dryness in the mornings which only made it harder and harder to want to keep wearing them every day. I kept up with the regimented cleaning schedule, but the problem persisted.
I still have the sunglasses, but I really only wear the contacts if I am going to be out all day in the sun.
Did you have any other questions about them that I might have missed? I'd be happy to tell you all I know!
They can get contacts in nearly any color and they also sell sunglasses they can let you try both with and without the tinted contacts.
I bought two pairs of contacts (one with prescription and one without so I could go "monovision" but still have the tint in each eye) and two pairs of sunglasses.
The tinted lenses do make your eyes look a little weird, especially if they are naturally a light color like mine (sky blue).
On the negative side, they are not cheap. By the time it was all said and done eye exam, two pairs of contacts and two pairs of sunglasses I spent about $3,000. I used the contacts for a while but then stopped for a couple of reasons.
1) I had trouble in low light conditions. I know that seems like a small thing, but when you are naturally more attuned to low light for most of your life, going out at night gets a little scary. It's fine if you can plan on taking them out. Not so much if it was light when you went to work and dark when you leave.
2) They are not terribly comfortable. I wear the AccuView 2 lenses normally and don't ever even feel them. The tinted lenses are okay at first, but as the day wears on they get increasingly less comfortable. By the end of the day they feel "gritty" and I noticed that even though I would take them out before bed, I expirienced some pretty severe eye dryness in the mornings which only made it harder and harder to want to keep wearing them every day. I kept up with the regimented cleaning schedule, but the problem persisted.
I still have the sunglasses, but I really only wear the contacts if I am going to be out all day in the sun.
Did you have any other questions about them that I might have missed? I'd be happy to tell you all I know!
coffee4jesus16 1 points 6y ago
Thanks so much. This is really interesting. I've never worn contacts before so it's all pretty muc new information.
Purple lenses are the best match for me (grey on a really sunny day). I've only tried polarized lenses. I'm guessing contacts can't be polarized. Does it make a noticeable difference?
Let's say I were to get a purple pair of contacts but it's super bright out that day. Does wearing a pair of sunglasses over help at all?
You mentioned only wearing them if you're going to be out in the sun all day. So would you suggest them for playing at the beach/swimming outside and hiking?
You description of low light conditions stood out for me. I was wondering about that. Do they work well under fluorescent lights but it's just the contrast from it being light inside to being dark outside? How easy is it to take contacts out before leaving work for the day?
Thanks so much! Feel free to not respond to any/all, it's kind of a lot. I think you've already convinced me out of them but it's still sooo tempting (even with the cost).
Purple lenses are the best match for me (grey on a really sunny day). I've only tried polarized lenses. I'm guessing contacts can't be polarized. Does it make a noticeable difference?
Let's say I were to get a purple pair of contacts but it's super bright out that day. Does wearing a pair of sunglasses over help at all?
You mentioned only wearing them if you're going to be out in the sun all day. So would you suggest them for playing at the beach/swimming outside and hiking?
You description of low light conditions stood out for me. I was wondering about that. Do they work well under fluorescent lights but it's just the contrast from it being light inside to being dark outside? How easy is it to take contacts out before leaving work for the day?
Thanks so much! Feel free to not respond to any/all, it's kind of a lot. I think you've already convinced me out of them but it's still sooo tempting (even with the cost).
Vaelian 2 points 6y ago
Never. Some people tell me that I should wear sun glasses because my left cornea is dystrophic, but I don't care. I've lived with this dystrophic cornea my entire life, even when I had sight in my right eye, it's already part of my image.
KillerLag 2 points 6y ago
For my clients who have glare issues (roughly 80%), I recommend them. I also strongly suggest that people with mac degen wear them, as sunglasses with UV protection can help slow down the progression of mac degen.
JusBis 1 points 6y ago
Just started wearing them a lot now. When I'm sitting and don't have my cane out I don't want people to think I'm staring. I actually got really embarrassed at a bar because I was staring at the bar tenders chest and didn't know. Ever since then I try to wear them more.
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